Yechezkel
Every Yechezkel since 1976 — 876 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yechezkel
Yechezkel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,045 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 876 American babies have been named Yechezkel. Its peak came in 2020, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yechezkel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yechezkel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,045 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,686 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,706 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,842 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,356 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,071 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,343 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,091 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,050 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,307 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,875 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,614 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,578 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,246 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,987 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,234 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,093 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,739 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,307 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,381 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,706 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,261 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,609 |
| 2002 | 21 | #4,041 |
| 2001 | 12 | #6,002 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,201 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,047 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,400 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,591 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,514 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yechezkel in 2025?
Yechezkel ranked #4,045 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yechezkel?
876 babies have been named Yechezkel in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yechezkel most popular?
Yechezkel peaked in 2020, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Yechezkel a boy or girl name?
Yechezkel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yechezkel rising or falling?
Yechezkel has been roughly stable over the past decade.